PFlag is the original ally organization. Made up of parents, families, friends, and straight allies uniting with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education and advocacy.
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Featured Group: HRC
“As the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide — all committed to making HRC’s vision a reality.
HRC envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.”
Our New Board of Officers for 2015
From left to right: Yaira Resto, Chair; Jahangir Kabir, Vice Chair; Ivana Miranda, Secretary; Steve Spar, Treasurer; Larry Sternbane, Advisor
Featured Group: Team DC
“Team DC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established to educate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) community on the benefits of individual and team sports participation. Team DC works within the broader community to dispel discrimination against LGBT people participating in sports; awards scholarships to LGBT student-athletes; provides a network of sporting outlets for the LGBT community of the Washington Metropolitan area; and promotes participation in local, regional, national, and international amateur sports competitions. Team DC is a member of the General Assembly of the Federation of Gay Games.
Team DC encourages and supports involvement in team and individual sports within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and broader community in the Washington Metropolitan Area. To meet this objective, Team DC strives to promote excellence, integrity, and good sporting conduct in individual and team sports.
Team DC also coordinates the areas delegation to the Gay Games and Cultural Festival, which is held every four years.”
Today is Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday takes place on the Tuesday directly after American Thanksgiving, which in turn takes place on the 4th Thursday of November. Giving Tuesday was created to help the “giving season” get started, reminding people that there is more to holidays than consumerism and commercialization.
On this day we are reminded of those who need our help, in a way we may have in the past or may come to need in the future. Consider making a commitment to a CFC Charity or a local organization.
For those who would like to help our local community, there is an active fund raiser for Casa Ruby, a new LGBT Youth House in DC. Read more about their project, which is 2 months away from the deadline. http://www.razoo.com/story/Casa-Ruby
Featured Group: Lambda Legal
Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV; through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
As a nonprofit organization, we do not charge our clients for legal representation or advocacy, and we receive no government funding. We depend on contributions from supporters around the country.
Lambda PTO Annual Meeting & Elections
As you may know, the group is obligated to have at least one annual public meeting. Lambda traditionally has done this in December and during the meeting the group elects its board of officers for the coming calendar year.
Larry Sternbane, our current Chair is stepping down from the position. Please send in your nominations for Lambda Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. The Advisor position is traditionally reserved for the former chair, unless he declines to participate.
The meeting will be held on December 17, at Pasara Thai Restaurant, starting at 11:15. RSVP by Wednesday Dec 10, so that we may call for reservations.
Featured Group: The Capital Area’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce
“The Capital Area’s LGBTA Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) is the nonprofit, nonpartisan, largely-volunteer network of over 430 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally (LGBTA) members in addition to the nearly 5,000 LGBT professional supporters who own or are employed by businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. The Chamber is an affiliate of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and was awarded Chamber of the Year 2012. The Chamber ranked in the top 20 Washington Business Journal’s List of Chambers of Commerce for the past three years.
The Chamber’s primary focus is to further the acceptance of LGBT people, help overcome adversity and then advocate, empower, promote and facilitate the common economic interests of all the commercial enterprises of LGBT businesses, professionals and their allies in the metropolitan D.C. region.”
SHPE-USPTO 2014 Domino Tournament Dec. 3rd
Mark your calendar! SHPE-USPTO would like to invite all USPTO employees to the 2014 SHPE-PTO Domino Tournament.
Find your Domino partner or we can find you one. Join in for a good time!
December 3, 2014 from 4-7PM at the Randolph Conference Center
Cost per player $10 for SHPE members and $12 for non members. Includes refreshments and snacks. Grand prize for the winner!
RSVP to Omar Casillas or Anthony Ayala-Delgado by COB Monday Dec 1st.
Featured Group: LGBT Bar Association of DC
“Founded in 1990, the LGBT Bar Association of the District of Columbia is an independent, non-partisan bar association serving gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender lawyers, law students, and legal professionals in the national capital area. The LGBT Bar Association of DC works to advance the interests of the LGBT community, to be their voice within the legal community, and to improve their professional lives. An affiliate to the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association, the LGBT Bar Association of DC acts in coalition with other local and national groups dedicated to LGBT concerns.”
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